CVMC e-News – 25th October 2026
Culm Valley Mission Community News and Events
Ephesians
'Growing Up Together in Christ'
Ephesians 4: 1-16
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Events before Sunday
Friday 23rd:
10.30am Coffee & Chat, Willand Church Hall Inc collection & packing of Link of Hope Shoe Boxes
6pm in Willand Church Hall WILLAND KEEP FIT -continuing trial session this Friday. Please come along and join in. This is for all ages and abilities, and the session will last for one hour. For more information, contact Shirley on 01884 821520.
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Services - Clocks go back 1 hour at 2am Sunday 25th
Sunday 25th Oct
9.45am Willand Morning Worship
10.30am Kentisbeare Holy Communion
11.15am Uffculme Morning Worship
Wednesday 28th Oct
9.30am Uffculme Holy Communion
Sunday 1st Nov
8am Uffculme BCP Holy Communion
9.45am Willand Holy Communion
10.30am Kentisbeare Family Service
11.15am Uffculme Holy Communion
See notice below re International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
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Sunday 8th - Remembrance Sunday
10.45am Willand Open air Service of Remembrance & reflection. War Memorial St Mary’s Churchyard.
Involving the Methodist chapel, the uniformed organisations and the parish council.
Everyone is welcome to bring friends and family.
10.50am Kentisbeare Remembrance Service in church – followed by Holy Communion
Uffculme }
Ashill } waiting details
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6.30pm Bradfield Remembrance Communion Service
Also, with the opportunity to remember loved ones who have recently died
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>PrayerPoints<
Alpha was great. We looked at the how and why should I read the Bible. Conversations around tables continue to flow well. >give thanks that some of the conversations went much deeper than just the surface level. >It would be good to pray that all of us are inspired to read God’s Word. >Pray that as people open their Bible’s they hear God speaking to them in a tangible way.
The Christian Union (CU) was good. >The young people are engaging with deep questions about God and suffering. >please pray that all of the young people who attend will have the confidence to share their thoughts. Conversation can be a bit tricky so it would be >good to see a change over the next few weeks. We have had a few new people coming this term. >Pray that they continue to come after half term. >Pray also that we get some new people.
Christianity Explored is set to begin after half term.
>Give thanks that so far we have three boys signed up. >Please pray for more interest as we advertise it over the next week or so. >Remember Barnaby, the young man who is spearheading this initiative, pray for him especially.
Continue to pray for Link to HOPE Shoebox appeal – >pray as boxes are gathered together ready for collection that funds collected are sufficient to cover transport and other costs. >pray for the drivers of the Lorry’s, their safety and protection, especially in Ukraine. >pray for all who will receive a shoe box, that the love of Jesus may be shared, bringing joy and hope.
Light and Hope in Square Corner on Saturday evening (31st Oct). >that families will take time out of trailing round the Village to drop in. >that conversations over refreshments and activities are guided by the Holy Spirit. >that God’s light shines through and new contacts are made.
November 1 is observed as the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church there are many resources available. Two key links are Open Doors and Barnabus Trust.
IDOP Prayer Pack - Open Doors UK & Ireland and Barnabas Aid: Bringing hope to suffering Christians
See notice below for invitation to a collective time of prayer.
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Events in week commencing 25th October:
Please send details of events to: Rod Sparkes [email protected] or phone 07871 387 263. Thank you.
Monday 26th:
10am Coffee & Chat, Square Corner Uffculme
12noon Prayers for Peace - Square Corner Uffculme
7pm Alpha – Square Corner Uffculme (details below)
Tuesday 27th:
9.30am-12noon CHAT Advice Drop-in, Square Corner Uffculme
Wednesday 28th:
Thursday 29th:
10am Coffee & Chat, Square Corner Uffculme
Friday 30th:
Saturday 31st:
10am St Mary’s Willand Church Yard - Autumnal Tidy up
6pm Square Corner Uffculme – Light & Hope event
Sunday 1st Nov
4-6pm International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church – Blackdown Cottage South View Road Willand EX15 2QH
Additional details of some events will be found after the REACH section
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Activities with children – during term time
Half term
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Additional details for the week’s events
( October 26th to 31st – plus 1st Nov)
Alpha Monday 26th 7pm
Saturday 31 from 6pm
Sunday 1st November
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Elaine and Steve Manktelow would like to invite all those who are interested and able, to join them at their house for prayer. Stay as long as you are able on 1st November between 4pm and 6pm.
Blackdown Cottage South View Road Willand EX15 2QH. Tel: Elaine 07914 848 070
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While coming up later…
Monday 2nd November - Open the Book – Willand School 2.30. – The Sad Centurion.
Tuesday 3rd 12 for 12.30pm Uffculme Seniors Lunch, Uffculme Village Hall
Wednesday 4th7pm Prayer Meeting Kentisbeare Village Hall
Friday 6th 10am Chill & Chat Kentisbeare Village Hall
Saturday 7th November
9am
11am – 1pm Amnesty International Write for Rights
Join in writing Cards of Hope – Willand Church Hall – Coffee tea and cake available – drop in any time
7pm - Willand Film Night. The Windemere Children – August 1945. True story of child survivors of the Holocaust who are brought to Windermere to recuperate. It’s a very moving film about survival, and the rebuilding of traumatised young lives.
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And yet further ahead...
St Mary’s Willand
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Mission Community Home Groups
Monday 7.30pm Uffculme Square corner - contact Claire (07419 740742)
Tuesday 7.30pm Uffculme Book Group - contact Sue (01884 841674)
Wednesday 10.30am Willand - contact Alan (07749 837523)
Wednesday 7.30pm Uffculme - contact Dave (01884 841098)
Friday 11.30am Willand Church Hall (for the whole Mission Community – contact Lynda Barley (839354), or come along following Willand Coffee & Chat (2nd & 4th Fridays each month)
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Contact details
Details of whom to contact in different circumstances follow - (landline phone numbers are all 01884)
Rector
Revd Ben Maynard – 07777 177 112 - day off normally Thursday) [email protected]
Team Parson for Kentisbeare
Revd Nigel Fry - 07854 810588, [email protected]
Funerals
Kentisbeare - Liz Hoar 33164, [email protected]
Uffculme - Rachel Tucker 07815 646 149 [email protected])
Willand - Rod Sparkes 829152, [email protected]
Weddings
Mission Community - Revd Ben Maynard 07777 177112, [email protected]
Baptisms
Kentisbeare - Sarah Leyman 266425, 07887 598528, [email protected]
Uffculme - Rachel Tucker 07815 646149, [email protected]
Willand - Lesley Smith 839436,
07944 295002, [email protected]
REACH
Claire Nichols 07419 740742 [email protected]
Churchwardens
Blackborough - Richard Persey 07764 929970, [email protected]
Kentisbeare - Liz Hoar - 33164, [email protected] or Gerry Leyman 266425, [email protected]
Uffculme - Richard Rutty 839241, [email protected] or Alison Milne 841778, [email protected]
Willand - Lesley Smith 839436, 07944 295002, [email protected]
Bradfield, (contact for any matters) Revd Lynda Barley 839354, [email protected])
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